Major in General Education

Learn transferrable skills in 2 years.

An associate's degree provides students with basic technical skills, academic knowledge, and transferrable skills they need for employment or further study in their chosen field. JBU's fully online A.A. in General Education offers flexibility to students who want to earn their associate's degree, allowing them to work while they earn the degree.

This program can be completed in 2 years or less, depending on transfer credit and course load.

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Gain versatile skills

With an associate of arts degree with a major in general education, you will take 48 hours of JBU's core curriculum, covering a wide range of topics that will prepare you vocationally no matter what field you end up in.

Learn from anywhere

Because the program is entirely online, you can work toward your degree no matter where you are. In addition, this degree allows you the flexibility to work while you continue your education.

Graduate quickly

This degree can be completed in 2 years depending on transfer credit and whether you enroll as a full-time student.

What to expect as a general education major at JBU

Learn from distinguished faculty

JBU's experienced and enlightened faculty are dedicated to giving you a specialized education no matter where you are earning your degree from.

Choose your electives

Students are required to take up to 23 hours in electives, and they can choose from a variety of classes within each elective category in order to meet their degree's requirements.

Earn your associate's degree

As a general education student at JBU, you will study a wide range of subjects, like humanities, communication and English, which will prepare you for a wide range of careers.

John Brown University admits persons to its programs and activities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, or gender. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, or gender in the administration of education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-sponsored programs.

John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.

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General Education, A.A.

Learn transferrable skills in 2 years.

Gain versatile skills

Learn from anywhere

Graduate quickly

What to expect as a general education major at JBU

Learn from distinguished faculty

Choose your electives

Earn your associate's degree

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